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Last Map Update: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 5:12:39 pm EDT

 

Scattered showers and storms are expected over the next couple of days with temperatures near normal. Localized flooding is possible.
Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected for much of the week and into the weekend, primarily during the afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be generally near normal for this time of year.
Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected for much of the week and into the weekend, primarily during the afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be generally near normal for this time of year.
Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected for much of the week and into the weekend, primarily during the afternoon and early evening. Temperatures will be generally near normal for this time of year.
Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA16:55Partly Cloudy10786869VRB 1-30.14
Andrews-Murphy NC16:35Heavy Rain3/4746677NNW 7-30.17
Chattanooga TN16:53Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10896849S 993 [HI]30.06
Crossville TN16:53Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed10823619CALM-30.13
Dalton GA16:55Haze4797277VRB 5-30.11
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)16:53Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed10796971SE 7-30.08
Middlesboro KY16:55Partly Cloudy10886953S 793 [HI]30.09
Monroe Cnty TN16:35Mostly Clear10867570VRB 795 [HI]30.08
Morristown TN16:55Overcast9787178NE 6G13-30.10
Oak Ridge TN16:53Mostly Clear10896849SE 693 [HI]30.08
Tazewell Cnty VA16:15Clear10786871SSE 6-30.18
Tri-Cities TN16:53Lightning Observed10866957S 8-30.10
Wise VA16:55Lightning Observed10806457SSW 12G16-30.16
Greeneville, TN16:35Haze5716683VRB 6-30.11


Local Weather History For August 5th...
In 2012 slow moving storms over the area produced flooding and damaging wind.

 

 

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